How did that surgery go for you? Doesn't fusion prevent you from moving your neck? That is what was offered to me. I have disc c5-6 gone and anothe disc that is bad. A lot of arthritis too. I'm just interested in what you think of how the operation went for you.
How did that surgery go for you? Doesn't fusion prevent you from moving your neck? That is what was offered to me. I have disc c5-6 gone and anothe disc that is bad. A lot of arthritis too. I'm just interested in what you think of how the operation went for you.
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I had cervical spondylitic myelopathy at C5-C6 which caused loss of bladder control, walking like I had cement boots on, dropping things I would pick up, difficulty with handwriting/fine-motor skills, etc. I also had lots of headaches and muscle pain/tension in neck and shoulders. I had ACDF where they removed damaged disc and osteocytes pressing on my spinal cord and my own bone was used to create the “cement” between the vertebrae to fuse and then they put a titanium cage around it to support. My symptoms definitely improved since the surgery.
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I had cervical spondylitic myelopathy at C5-C6 which caused loss of bladder control, walking like I had cement boots on, dropping things I would pick up, difficulty with handwriting/fine-motor skills, etc. I also had lots of headaches and muscle pain/tension in neck and shoulders. I had ACDF where they removed damaged disc and osteocytes pressing on my spinal cord and my own bone was used to create the “cement” between the vertebrae to fuse and then they put a titanium cage around it to support. My symptoms definitely improved since the surgery.
Autocorrect changed osteophytes to osteocytes. It is the extra bone growth that your vertebrae creates to manage load and stabilize but end up causing problems if pressing on spinal cord or peripheral nerve roots.
How did that surgery go for you? Doesn't fusion prevent you from moving your neck? That is what was offered to me. I have disc c5-6 gone and anothe disc that is bad. A lot of arthritis too. I'm just interested in what you think of how the operation went for you.
Mine did not take. I went to see a different neurosurgeon and was told I should have had done a laminectomy done instead. This surgery has to be repeated every 10 years the ACDF. I have to have my esophagus regularly scoped and ballooned a known side effect. The ACDF press up against the esophagus, I had it start immediately after the surgery. It narrows the esophagus.Ask a lot of questions mine was due from a seizure it was not elective surgery.
Mine did not take. I went to see a different neurosurgeon and was told I should have had done a laminectomy done instead. This surgery has to be repeated every 10 years the ACDF. I have to have my esophagus regularly scoped and ballooned a known side effect. The ACDF press up against the esophagus, I had it start immediately after the surgery. It narrows the esophagus.Ask a lot of questions mine was due from a seizure it was not elective surgery.
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I am sorry to hear your ACDF surgery affected your esophagus. My ACDF was done at the C5-C6 level and I do not have any issues with swallowing. I had not heard that there is an expectation of needing ACDF surgery every 10 years. I did hear that the more levels involved/fused, the more it can destabilize vertebrae above/below the level of surgery. I have a cage around my cervical spine levels operated on and every now and then I have some pain in my neck (not sure if from sleeping in certain positions or if my cage presses on any nerves in my neck). I am glad I did my surgery due to spinal cord compression which affected bladder, arm/hand strength and dexterity as well as walking (felt like I had heavy cement boots on). If your spinal cord is being compressed/injured, it could cause permanent damage to your spinal cord which is irreversible.
I have a bone disease that causes my bones not to get enough blood flow that’s why mine did not take. My bones start to crumble. The neurosurgeon that specializes with people that have bone diseases like mine should have a laminectomy.
Mine is C6-7. A PA (physical assist) that’s a friend of mine has had to have his repeated. He has had three. Just like hips they get loose and have to be replaced again. You are moving your neck so you get wear and tear on the surgery.
How long does ACDF surgery last?
ACDF surgery is permanent. While rare, you may need additional surgeries to treat arthritis or weakening vertebrae near the initial surgical site (adjacent-level degeneration). Many studies report that ACDF surgery results last for more than 10 years before possibly needing additional surgeries.
That’s from the Cleveland clinic.
I have a bone disease that causes my bones not to get enough blood flow that’s why mine did not take. My bones start to crumble. The neurosurgeon that specializes with people that have bone diseases like mine should have a laminectomy.
Mine is C6-7. A PA (physical assist) that’s a friend of mine has had to have his repeated. He has had three. Just like hips they get loose and have to be replaced again. You are moving your neck so you get wear and tear on the surgery.
How long does ACDF surgery last?
ACDF surgery is permanent. While rare, you may need additional surgeries to treat arthritis or weakening vertebrae near the initial surgical site (adjacent-level degeneration). Many studies report that ACDF surgery results last for more than 10 years before possibly needing additional surgeries.
That’s from the Cleveland clinic.
Thank you for the information. I just don't like the idea of not being able to move my neck because it is fused. I hope the UofM can offer something else
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ACDF? Anterior cervical discectomy infusion? I’ve had that if that’s what you meant
How did that surgery go for you? Doesn't fusion prevent you from moving your neck? That is what was offered to me. I have disc c5-6 gone and anothe disc that is bad. A lot of arthritis too. I'm just interested in what you think of how the operation went for you.
@chcruzin
I had cervical spondylitic myelopathy at C5-C6 which caused loss of bladder control, walking like I had cement boots on, dropping things I would pick up, difficulty with handwriting/fine-motor skills, etc. I also had lots of headaches and muscle pain/tension in neck and shoulders. I had ACDF where they removed damaged disc and osteocytes pressing on my spinal cord and my own bone was used to create the “cement” between the vertebrae to fuse and then they put a titanium cage around it to support. My symptoms definitely improved since the surgery.
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3 ReactionsAutocorrect changed osteophytes to osteocytes. It is the extra bone growth that your vertebrae creates to manage load and stabilize but end up causing problems if pressing on spinal cord or peripheral nerve roots.
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2 ReactionsP.S. I only had one level done and it has not really impacted my range of motion in my neck.
Mine did not take. I went to see a different neurosurgeon and was told I should have had done a laminectomy done instead. This surgery has to be repeated every 10 years the ACDF. I have to have my esophagus regularly scoped and ballooned a known side effect. The ACDF press up against the esophagus, I had it start immediately after the surgery. It narrows the esophagus.Ask a lot of questions mine was due from a seizure it was not elective surgery.
No but I am getting ready to have it. I have had it rescheduled it for July 31st. I neurosurgeon in Roanoke, VA will do it.
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I am sorry to hear your ACDF surgery affected your esophagus. My ACDF was done at the C5-C6 level and I do not have any issues with swallowing. I had not heard that there is an expectation of needing ACDF surgery every 10 years. I did hear that the more levels involved/fused, the more it can destabilize vertebrae above/below the level of surgery. I have a cage around my cervical spine levels operated on and every now and then I have some pain in my neck (not sure if from sleeping in certain positions or if my cage presses on any nerves in my neck). I am glad I did my surgery due to spinal cord compression which affected bladder, arm/hand strength and dexterity as well as walking (felt like I had heavy cement boots on). If your spinal cord is being compressed/injured, it could cause permanent damage to your spinal cord which is irreversible.
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2 ReactionsI have a bone disease that causes my bones not to get enough blood flow that’s why mine did not take. My bones start to crumble. The neurosurgeon that specializes with people that have bone diseases like mine should have a laminectomy.
Mine is C6-7. A PA (physical assist) that’s a friend of mine has had to have his repeated. He has had three. Just like hips they get loose and have to be replaced again. You are moving your neck so you get wear and tear on the surgery.
How long does ACDF surgery last?
ACDF surgery is permanent. While rare, you may need additional surgeries to treat arthritis or weakening vertebrae near the initial surgical site (adjacent-level degeneration). Many studies report that ACDF surgery results last for more than 10 years before possibly needing additional surgeries.
That’s from the Cleveland clinic.
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5 ReactionsThank you for the information. I just don't like the idea of not being able to move my neck because it is fused. I hope the UofM can offer something else
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